Jun 26, 2019

America First Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New Rainbow Branch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New Rainbow Branch LAS VEGAS – June 26, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning for its newest branch in Las Vegas. The branch is located 1400 South Rainbow Boulevard, near Charleston Boulevard. The opening of the branch marks AFCU’s 15th branch in Southern Nevada (other offices are in Mesquite, Henderson, Overton, Moapa and Caliente) – and its 128th branch is the U.S. The leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch is managed by Geri Albores, who has over 24 years of experience…

Jun 19, 2019

High 5: Pop & Chip With A Neighborhood Icon

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Every Wednesday for the past 16 years, kids have flocked to Buck Conder’s house in South Jordan for a tradition known as Pop & Chip. “We picked a day, Wednesday, and then I was going to quit and they got mean and ugly about it.” It’s a simple offering, bringing together a neighborhood. While some come for the snacks, other come for the stories. “He was in the Vietnam War, and he tells me about that and his childhood,” neighbor Cade Swensen says. “He told us once that he didn’t have his first soda pop until…

Jun 17, 2019

Geocaching—Treasure Hunting with the Family

Did you know there are hidden treasure boxes all around you right now? If you're looking for a fun, inexpensive summer activity you can do with the whole family, try geocaching—all you need is a GPS-enabled device and a sense of adventure. Geocaching is the process of using GPS coordinates to find containers (or "caches") concealed above the ground in forests, fields, caves, bodies of water and city streets. You'd probably be surprised to discover how many are nearby. According to geocaching.com, there are more than three million caches in over 190 countries. Some are as small as film canisters…

Jun 12, 2019

America First Credit Union Continues Expansion into Southern Nevada Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Continues Expansion into Southern Nevada Market Las Vegas – June 12, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) opened its 15th branch in Southern Nevada – and its 128th branch is the U.S. – at 1400 South Rainbow Boulevard, centered in the southwest part of the valley. The full-service, 5,197-square-foot branch includes four teller stations; a four-lane drive-up, one lane being an ATM; a coin counter; three loan offices; and two remote expert offices. This branch will help serve more than 107,000 members of the credit union in Clark County. In addition to the South Rainbow…

Jun 01, 2019

Our Real Heroes

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer Over many years, I've been privileged to meet and chat with famous athletes and sporting icons, often referred to as cultural heroes. Such individuals include professional basketball players, members of the PGA Tour golf elite, soccer stars, gymnasts, even a few music & entertainment luminaries. The talent with which these folks are blessed and what they accomplish in their endeavors is certainly impressive and appreciated by hundreds of thousands; they inspire and provide us with thrilling memories. However, as I think further about the concept of heroes and how it applies…

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